“Our high ranking is a tribute to the people who work here,” says Dean and Distinguished Professor, Cathryn C. Potter. "My congratulations go out to our talented faculty and staff whose commitment to research, learning, and advancing the core principles of the field have contributed to this national acknowledgement of excellence."

U.S. News & World Report is the global authority in rankings of graduate programs. The 251 Master of Social Work programs accredited by the Council on Social Work Education are ranked on the results of peer assessment surveys sent to deans and other key informants.